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1  Q1 I had breast cancer 4 years ago and my oncologist says I can now try for a baby. Will my cancer come back if I get pregnant? A1. There is no evidence from the data we have at present that pregnancy increases the risk of breast cancer returning provided you have completed the required treatment and your oncologist feels it is now safe to conceive.

2  Q2 I had cancer treatment 3 years ago and would like to try for a family now. Will the cancer treatment affect my baby? A2. No. You are generally advised not to conceive for a year after completing chemotherapy to avoid any residual effects of the drugs on the developing eggs. The incidence of abnormalities in babies born after cancer treatment is similar to that in the general population.

3  Q3 I had fertility preservation and had eight embryos frozen 3 years ago. I am now 40 and my periods have become irregular. Can I still become pregnant? A3. Yes. Whether your periods are regular or not the embryos can be transferred to the womb, with suitable hormone treatment, to achieve a pregnancy. The chance of success will depend upon the quality of the embryos after being thawed.

4  Q4 There was no time for me to freeze eggs before my cancer treatment 6 years ago when I was 22 years old. I am getting married and have regular periods. What is the chance of my having a baby? A4. Your doctor can perform tests to check your fertility. You may have a reduced “ovarian reserve” but may still be able to conceive naturally. If you need fertility treatment your doctor can advise the best option of treatment for you.

5  Q5 My periods stopped a few years ago after my cancer treatment at the age of 30 years. Will I ever be able to have a baby? A5. You probably have premature ovarian failure. However, if you only had chemotherapy for your cancer treatment, this will not affect the womb. Though you may not be able to become pregnant with your own eggs, it is possible to have a successful pregnancy with eggs from a suitable donor.